USN-2966-1: openssh Ubuntu

Vulnerability summary

USN-2966-1 is a vulnerability in openssh Ubuntu with no CVSS score yet.

Timeline

1. 09-05-2016
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 01-06-2026
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

openssh vulnerabilities Shayan Sadigh discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled environment files when the UseLogin feature is enabled. A local attacker could use this issue to gain privileges. (CVE-2015-8325) Ben Hawkes discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled certain network traffic. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause OpenSSH to crash, resulting in a denial of service. This issue only applied to Ubuntu 15.10. (CVE-2016-1907) Thomas Hoger discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled untrusted X11 forwarding when the SECURITY extension is disabled. A connection configured as being untrusted could get switched to trusted in certain scenarios, contrary to expectations. (CVE-2016-1908) It was discovered that OpenSSH incorrectly handled certain X11 forwarding data. A remote authenticated attacker could possibly use this issue to bypass certain intended command restrictions. (CVE-2016-3115)

No weakness data has been published for this record.